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Paddy McGuiness

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HelenInHeels · 11/11/2024 09:55

The cynical part of me is wondering if he's been given the Children in Need challenge to raise his profile because he's not all that good as a DJ and there's been a lot of grumbling about that. Hats off to him it's a good cause and I wouldn't want to do it, but I'm baffled at him being a radio presenter.

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Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 12:37

ObieJoyful · 12/11/2024 12:32

But… geographically, he’s from the north of England. You can’t change that because you live further north! 😂

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Hes not a northerner in my book. I'm entitled to that opinion. It's no wonder real northerners get pissed off if people can't accept others have a different view.

ObieJoyful · 12/11/2024 12:32

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 12:09

To you.

It's not to me.

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But… geographically, he’s from the north of England. You can’t change that because you live further north! 😂

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 12:12

x2boys · 12/11/2024 10:48

No because wether you like it or not bolton is in the Northwest of England ,they haven't moved it ,I appreciate ii isnt North of the UK buy it is in the North of England
Just like Birmingham is Midlands.

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The comment referred to him being a northerner.

He's not in my eyes because he's hundreds of miles south. That's a fact whether you like it or not.

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 12:09

ObieJoyful · 12/11/2024 10:36

But it is.

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To you.

It's not to me.

leftfootinletfootout · 12/11/2024 10:52

Of course he's bloody northern, what a stupid comment

AnonymousBleep · 12/11/2024 10:50

I think it's just because he's the newest Radio 2 DJ and the newbie always gets stuck doing the challenge (Vernon last year, Scott Mills the year before). So it was either him or Romesh and Romesh probably didn't have time, what with being on every TV show ever.

x2boys · 12/11/2024 10:48

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 10:40

He wouldn't be thought of as northern here to most people.

People have different perspectives based on their own location. Surely you can appreciate that?

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No because wether you like it or not bolton is in the Northwest of England ,they haven't moved it ,I appreciate ii isnt North of the UK buy it is in the North of England
Just like Birmingham is Midlands.

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 10:40

x2boys · 12/11/2024 10:36

Why?
Wether you like it or not Bolton is on the Northwest of England .

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He wouldn't be thought of as northern here to most people.

People have different perspectives based on their own location. Surely you can appreciate that?

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 10:37

ObieJoyful · 12/11/2024 10:36

What is he then?

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Seems like a decent bloke.

Vallan · 12/11/2024 10:37

HelenInHeels · 12/11/2024 10:00

Agree entirely. There's the proper DJs who are all about music first (though they do need to be able connect more generally) such as Edith Bowman, Jo Whiley, Whispering Bob, Johnnie Walker and even Tony Blackburn, then radio presenters that don't really know about music very much at all (Zoe Ball, Sara Cox, Scott Mills) and then those 'famous' for something else (Paddy McGuiness, Vernon Kay, Romesh Ranganathan, Rulan, Rob Beckett Street, Alex Jones, the weatherman whose name I've forgotten). The latter group is taking over. In fact I might include Sara Cox in that.

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I disagree RE Scott Mills, he has a mammoth music knowledge base.

He's a workaholic, has been successful through his own efforts built up since age 16.

x2boys · 12/11/2024 10:37

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 10:36

Because he's the best part of 4 hours drive south from me lol

Many of us don't consider Manchester etc.. to be north.

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It's in the Northwest of England ,where do yoy think it is?

ObieJoyful · 12/11/2024 10:36

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 10:36

Because he's the best part of 4 hours drive south from me lol

Many of us don't consider Manchester etc.. to be north.

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But it is.

x2boys · 12/11/2024 10:36

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 09:26

Not the point of the thread but to many of us he's not even northern.

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Why?
Wether you like it or not Bolton is on the Northwest of England .

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 10:36

Jc2001 · 12/11/2024 10:31

Are you taking about Paddy McGuiness? Why isn't he northern?

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Because he's the best part of 4 hours drive south from me lol

Many of us don't consider Manchester etc.. to be north.

ObieJoyful · 12/11/2024 10:36

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 09:26

Not the point of the thread but to many of us he's not even northern.

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What is he then?

Jc2001 · 12/11/2024 10:31

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 09:26

Not the point of the thread but to many of us he's not even northern.

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Are you taking about Paddy McGuiness? Why isn't he northern?

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HelenInHeels · 12/11/2024 10:00

Cynic17 · 12/11/2024 09:24

Comedians generally make poor radio presenters. The skills and style are completely different. Unfortunately, Radio 2 have recently gone overboard on comedians (and they aren't even funny!). Which is why Johnnie Walker is such a big loss, because there is a man who understands the craft of radio presenting.

Agree entirely. There's the proper DJs who are all about music first (though they do need to be able connect more generally) such as Edith Bowman, Jo Whiley, Whispering Bob, Johnnie Walker and even Tony Blackburn, then radio presenters that don't really know about music very much at all (Zoe Ball, Sara Cox, Scott Mills) and then those 'famous' for something else (Paddy McGuiness, Vernon Kay, Romesh Ranganathan, Rulan, Rob Beckett Street, Alex Jones, the weatherman whose name I've forgotten). The latter group is taking over. In fact I might include Sara Cox in that.

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Willyoujustbequiet · 12/11/2024 09:26

AngelinaFibres · 11/11/2024 22:07

You're never far away from a 'professional Northerner'. My BIL has made it his entire personality.

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Not the point of the thread but to many of us he's not even northern.

Seasmoke · 12/11/2024 09:25

LammasEve · 11/11/2024 20:25

Vernon Kay's run was last year.

Personally I can't stand the well paid radio presenters trying to get the public to donate to CiN, why don't they just give up some of their money and stop spending weeks going on and on about how we can donate? And all this week will revolve around this bike ride so it's Greatest Hits all week for me.

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Vernon raised over £6m last year. Zoe Ball is the highest paid radio 2 presenter and she's on £1m . Even if they all gave all their post tax salaries to CiN it woukdnt raise £6m!

Cynic17 · 12/11/2024 09:24

Comedians generally make poor radio presenters. The skills and style are completely different. Unfortunately, Radio 2 have recently gone overboard on comedians (and they aren't even funny!). Which is why Johnnie Walker is such a big loss, because there is a man who understands the craft of radio presenting.

AutumnLeaves1990 · 12/11/2024 09:21

LammasEve · 11/11/2024 20:25

Vernon Kay's run was last year.

Personally I can't stand the well paid radio presenters trying to get the public to donate to CiN, why don't they just give up some of their money and stop spending weeks going on and on about how we can donate? And all this week will revolve around this bike ride so it's Greatest Hits all week for me.

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I was quoting an op who said Vernon only did his challenge to boost his reputation. I took it to mean after the sexting thing which was a few years ago.

AutumnLeaves1990 · 12/11/2024 09:18

MaggieMagpie1 · 11/11/2024 20:21

Vernon's ultra ultra was just last year.

And yes, it's a new presenter to Radio 2 who gets the cin challenge to do.

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I mean about the sexting scandal.

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HelenInHeels · 12/11/2024 09:08

How can anyone dance for 24 hours?

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Drivingoverlemons · 12/11/2024 08:50

A Radio 2 presenter does a children in need challenge every year. Sara Cox did the all day danceathon - pretty sure Zoe did one. Vernon sounded like death after his last year.

I like Paddy McGuiness. The thing he did with Chris whosit from Top Gear about travelling was really enjoyable. Also people from Bolton do talk like that.

blobby10 · 12/11/2024 08:50

Its very interesting reading all the different opinions on Paddy McGuinness - I enjoyed him presenting Top Gear with Freddy Flintoff and Chris Harris but hated him presenting AQOS. I don't like his radio show at all so don't listen - don't dislike the northern accent but i find him too shouty . However anyone who cycles 300 miles on a small wheeled bike like a chopper (or Brompton) deserves a lot of kudos, even if they do have a veritable army of support from physios, nutritionists and massage therapists!
I think CIN has probably reached the end of its natural life - it was so awesome in the Terry Wogan days when the whole evening seemed like one big party and went on into the small hours when you could see the exhaustion in everyones face. I was so gutted when it was released that the presenters were actually paid for this work although I would like to think they donated their payment back to the charity incognito. This year I think its only on TV for 3 hours but most of those will be filled with rubbish so probably won't bother even watching.

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